Beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and Lioness Age 74, of Saint Paul Park. Passed away peacefully on October 10, 2012 surrounded by her family. Survived by beloved husband, Morris "Sonny" Skare Jr.; loving children, Laura (Tim) Sandvig, Allen (Rick) Opse II, and Renee (Michael) Chapman-Opse; 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Betty Duerkop, Cheryl Seleski, Linda Kasse, and Robert Ferdon. Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd & Laura Ferdon, brothers Roy and Herb Ferdon. Visitation 4-8 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove. Funeral Service 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 6875 Jamaica Ave. S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior at the church. Interment at Newport Cemetery. 651-459-2483